Job Opportunities

Paralegal

The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for a Paralegal

dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance environmental justice

and human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in partnership with

community organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy campaigns

that address the systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance community

health and sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+

candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Paralegal PAY: $50,000 to $56,000 per year

START DATE: September 2023 REPORTS TO: ED & Senior Staff Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists NMELC staff attorneys and provides a wide range of legal support including: conducting

legal and factual research, drafting legal documents under an attorney’s supervision, drafting

legal memoranda, assisting with hearings and filings, and assisting with client meetings, among

other tasks.

JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico

NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (both in office and remote). Applicants must live

in or be in the process of relocating to New Mexico.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time/non-exempt annual pay of 50K to 56K depending

on experience. NMELC offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid

health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) employer-match program, vacation, sick leave, paid

holidays, and sabbatical after a qualifying period.

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Environmental Justice Staff Attorney (Full Time)

The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for a Staff Attorney

dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance environmental justice and

human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in partnership with community

organizations, coalitions and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy campaigns that address the

systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance community health and

sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are

highly encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney SALARY: 72K to 80K (Starting Salary)

START DATE: ASAP REPORTS TO: Executive Director & Senior Staff Attorney

JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque/Santa Fe, New Mexico

NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (in office and remote). Applicants must live in or be in

the process of relocating to New Mexico.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time/exempt with annual starting salary of 72K to 80K

depending on experience; range can be negotiated for highly experienced attorneys. Benefits include

employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) employer-match program; 20+ days of paid

holiday time; 120 hours of PTO per year; 96 hours of sick leave per year; and 3-month sabbatical after

qualifying period.

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Environmental Justice Staff Attorney (Part Time)

The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for an experienced

part-time Staff Attorney dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance

environmental justice and human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in

partnership with community organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy

campaigns that address the systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance

community health and sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women and

LGBTQ+ candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Staff Attorney SALARY: DOE

START DATE: ASAP REPORTS TO: ED/Senior Staff Attorney

JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque/Santa Fe, New Mexico

NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (in office and remote).

COMPENSATION: Starting salary will be negotiated depending on experience. Benefits will depend

on the total amount of hours worked per week.

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